Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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